Chemistry 1.2.4

Question 1

What is ‘Group 0’ Called?

Answer 1

The Noble Gasses.

Question 2

The Group Number of an Element is not only how many Electrons are in its Outer Shell, but is also therefore the Number of ___ it must Gain/Lose in order to become Stable. (EG Group 3, 3OSE, Lose 3E to get full OS, & become Stable.).

Answer 2

Electrons.

Question 3

Why is it called ‘Group 0’ instead of ‘Group 8’?

Answer 3

Because 0 Electrons need to be Gained/ Lost- The Noble Gasses are already Stable. They already have full Outer Shells.

Question 4

All of the Noble Gasses are: (4)

Answer 4

-Non-Metals.

-Monatomic (exist as Single Atoms).

-Colourless.

-Non-Flammable Gasses at room Temp..

Question 5

What are the Noble Gasses’ MP & BP like?

Answer 5

Very Low.

Question 6

As you go down Group 0, BP ___.

Answer 6

Increases.

Question 7

As you go down Group 0, Intermolecular Forces between Atom ___.

Answer 7

Increases.

Question 8

As you go down Group 0, Density ___.

Answer 8

Increases.